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New York Jets: December mock in anticipation of 2020 NFL Draft

By Cory Kinnan

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Quinnen Williams of Alabama reacts after he was picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Quinnen Williams of Alabama reacts after he was picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 9: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball after catching a pass during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 38-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 9: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball after catching a pass during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 38-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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DeVonta Smith WR

Alabama Crimson Tide Football
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Scouting Report

Jamison Crowder, Robby Anderson, and Demaryius Thomas are the Jets’ top three targets right now in the passing attack, meaning they could use a bit of an upgrade. Here in the third round, their first of two third round picks, the Jets add Alabama standout DeVonta Smith to their receiving corp.

Smith, oddly enough, gives off Quincy Enunwa vibes with his ability to be a reliable target in the passing game and a great security blanket. He is savvy at finding holes in zone coverage and flashing his number to his quarterback, but also has the potential to provide a spark after the catch as well.

While Smith is not as highly thought of as first round prospects Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs, he cannot be forgotten about in this Alabama passing attack. This season, Smith has tallied 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns on 65 catches for the Crimson Tide; he is averaging an astounding 18 yards per reception this year.

Giving Sam Darnold a worthy security blanket, the Jets add Smith, who could be on the rise. Robby Anderson as a deep threat, Crowder as a slot, the Jets now get a solid underneath receiver in case Enunwa never gets healthy.

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